Woods to ‘step away and seek treatment’ after crashImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tiger Woods has won 15 golf majors – only Jack Nicklaus (18) has moreByMichael ShortBBC Sport senior journalistPublished1 April 2026, 00:12 BSTUpdated 7 hours agoTiger Woods says he is “stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health” following an arrest after a car crash.The 50-year-old was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car in Florida on Friday.
He was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
The 15-times major champion submitted a written plea of not guilty via his lawyers on Tuesday.
That came after a police report earlier on Tuesday detailed his behaviour after the crash.
It stated Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket – an opioid used to treat severe pain – and that officers observed him acting “lethargic and slow” while “sweating profusely” with “extremely dilated” pupils.
Speaking about the incident for the first time, Woods wrote on X: “I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today.
“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritise my wellbeing and work toward lasting recovery.”
